# NetHome Plus vs BroadLink

The clearest difference is rating: NetHome Plus at 4.8 against BroadLink's 4.3. NetHome Plus also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2.6K). BroadLink's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 30%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NetHome Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetHome Plus has 14K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of NetHome Plus's written reviews are positive against 58% of BroadLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NetHome Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, BroadLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetHome Plus | BroadLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethome-plus/id1008001920/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 95 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangdong Meizhi Compressor Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441287281) | [Broadlink Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/714823084) |

## What reviewers say

### NetHome Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethome-plus/id1008001920)

Control your smart air conditioner remotely for comfort, efficiency, and safety. Customize sleep settings and schedule automatic operation. This app connects to smart Wi-Fi modules and cloud services for enhanced air quality management.

**Highlights:** Remote air conditioner control, Customizable sleep curves, Time scheduling for auto-switching, Comfort, efficiency, and safety settings, New user experience with interactive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well with Wi-Fi and Rinnai AC
- 👍 Great app that is still being updated
- 👍 Allows remote control of AC units
- 👍 Provides detailed control and monitoring
- 👍 Schedules work well when they do

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Schedules not working reliably
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices and networks
- 🐛 Weather data not functioning properly
- 🐛 Clunky user interface and poor translations

**Reported bugs**

- Schedules not turning units on/off as expected
- Frequent app crashes and login failures
- Compatibility issues with 5GHz Wi-Fi networks
- Weather data not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Support for Matter and HomeKit integration
- Ability to control LED lights on AC units
- More advanced scheduling and automation options
- Improved Alexa and Google Home integration


### BroadLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910)

Manage all your smart home devices from one place, anywhere in the world. Control lighting, appliances, security, and more with intelligent automation and one-button scene control. Features zero-configuration setup for compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Remote device management, Intelligent power control, Lighting control, IR and RF remote control, Security and sensor integration, Scene creation, Zero configuration device setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well with Alexa
- 💡 Consolidates multiple remotes
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Intuitive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable device pairing
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔧 Difficult setup process
- 🔧 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Scenes not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes
- Devices going offline randomly
- Alexa integration issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize button layouts
- Integration with more smart home platforms
- Improved scheduling and automation features
- Temperature display in Fahrenheit
- Backup and restore functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetHome Plus free?

NetHome Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BroadLink free?

BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetHome Plus or BroadLink?

NetHome Plus is rated higher. NetHome Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while BroadLink averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do NetHome Plus or BroadLink have ads?

Neither NetHome Plus nor BroadLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetHome Plus or BroadLink?

NetHome Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and BroadLink monthly. Most recently, NetHome Plus was updated on September 23, 2026 and BroadLink on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*